A new species of Giardia Künstler, 1882 (Sarcomastigophora: Hexamitidae) in hamsters

A new species of Giardia Künstler, 1882 (Sarcomastigophora: Hexamitidae) in hamsters

Abstract Background Giardia spp. are flagellated protozoan parasites that infect humans and many other vertebrates worldwide. Currently seven species of Giardia are considered valid. Results Here, we report a new species, Giardia cricetidarum n. sp. in hamsters. Trophozoites of G. cricetidarum n. sp...

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Main Authors: Zhangxia Lyu, Jingru Shao, Min Xue, Qingqing Ye, Bing Chen, Yan Qin, Jianfan Wen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Giardia cricetidarum n. sp.
Host range and specificity
Morphology
Phylogenetic analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2786-8

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